subject: Get Out and Experience the Joy of Camping [print this page] Get Out and Experience the Joy of Camping
Full of national parks and great outdoor areas, the United States is wonderful for outdoor excursions. Spotting wildlife and melting s'mores over a campfire are only two of the great things you can do. Swimming in hot springs and cool lakes is just one of the ways you can spend your time. You'll find that Mother Nature has lots to offer. Backpacking and adventure magazines are a great source for ideas and reviews of common camping spots. National parks around the country are always popular camping vacation areas. The Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks are just two of the breathtaking opportunities. For campers who would like to discover new areas, there are many unique campsites and outdoor areas. You can hike year round through the Forty Mile Canyon in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. Narrow in some places and broad in others, the hike through the canyon is full of challenge and beauty. The canyon's waterfall and pool ensure you won't burn out on your hike. One of the biggest attractions to mountain hiking is the view from the top, and the San Gorgonio Mountain in California offers one of the best. Over 11,000 feet above it all you can see multiple ecozones. There will be nothing to hinder your view of the wide blue sky and puffy white clouds from so high up. Across in the east, spots in the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina also provide spectacular views. If you want a more personalized adventure, consider some unique hobbies and opportunities. If you're into skinny-dipping, you want to find the best spot. That may be the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan. One of the best attractions there is the spectacular view that becomes visible as the lights start fading at dusk. If stargazing is your thing, Mount Wrightson Wilderness, Arizona, is a one-of-a-kind spot. Astronomers revere the view from an observatory nearby, and you'll experience the awe-inspiring views as well. For the best rest and relaxation mixed into your adventure, consider the many islands and trails of Hawaii. Outdoor entertainment is just waiting to be discovered by you. With friends or family or even a few strangers, you'll have plenty of fun whatever you choose to do. As long as you have an idea, you won't lack for opportunity as you get out and experience Mother Nature.
